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as in to solve
to find an answer for through reasoning
by putting our heads together, we were able to work out the problem
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as in to develop
to produce or bring about especially by long or repeated effort
worked out a compromise between the warring factions
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as in to succeed
to turn out as planned or desired
our plans for a ski vacation just didn't work out
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as in to figure
to determine (a value) by doing the necessary mathematical operations
after working out the cost of a college education, we've decided that it's never too early to start saving
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Recent Examples of work out
Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 27 May 2026
That clearly hasn't worked out yet.
—Morgan Chittum,matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 27 May 2026
Prakhar Khanna, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Pent, for example, has redefined how your fitness gear can look with ultra-chic workout wares like its Colmia Horizontal Dumbells set in an elegant mix of harwood, steel and leather.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 23 May 2026
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Verb
Maybe the Lions can work out a deal that benefits both parties and protects the team from some of the uncertainties that can come with back injuries.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 27 May 2026
That clearly hasn't worked out yet.
—Morgan Chittum,matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 27 May 2026
Noun
The mini workouts remind you to do short exercises, such as neck circles or side stretches.
—Prakhar Khanna, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Pent, for example, has redefined how your fitness gear can look with ultra-chic workout wares like its Colmia Horizontal Dumbells set in an elegant mix of harwood, steel and leather.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 23 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for work out
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With Blue Origin’s New Glenn soon to fly its first mission for Amazon, Arianespace’s Ariane 6 on stable footing, and the prospect of more Falcon 9 launches on the horizon, Amazon may have turned a corner in solving its rocket conundrum.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
28 May 2026
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Irreverent and misguided, his genius and famous name weigh heavily on him, but using his gift to help solve homicides may — finally — offer his life some direction and purpose.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
28 May 2026
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The young guys like Anthony, Rafaela, Abreu and Mayer should all continue to grow and develop.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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Five individuals have been hospitalized, and two have developed HUS.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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Craig, a fourth-term congresswoman who has succeeded in the competitive 2nd Congressional District by appealing to moderate voters, has outraised Flanagan and had a strong start in the Senate race in 2025.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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If Russian destabilization and disinformation initiatives succeed, global energy markets, already battered by the crisis at the Strait of Hormuz, will take another hit.—
Wesley Alexander Hill,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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The person who finds the extra layer of life might broadcast it immediately but then might figure, Wait a second, why are all these people coming to me?—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
25 May 2026
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So the major upsets may be fewer, but that figures to be less because of expansion itself than the consequences of the other market forces.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
24 May 2026
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But another reason is that its potential benefits extend beyond muscle building alone, as creatine also appears to support exercise performance, recovery, healthy aging and aspects of how your brain functions.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
26 May 2026
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Executing this vision was an exercise in creative engineering, molding natural and organic shapes out of unforgiving materials.—
Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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But most things in life are not answered so simply.—
Erika Ettin,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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The Nigerian Giant dumped Galeno into the crowd, but Galeno answered with several steel chair shots on the big man.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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De Zerbi has been in the job for less than two months but quickly forged a strong bond with his players, as shown by those full-time scenes.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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Teachout endorsed Zohran Mamdani; Khan worked for his transition team and has joined his mayoral administration, forging another tie between the neo-Brandeisians and other components of the Democratic Party’s left wing.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
26 May 2026
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Butlers here are called Aris Meehas, a historical Maldivian reference to someone assigned to serve royalty—thankfully, interactions are more easy-going than overly deferential.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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After more than five innings of the Bulldogs trailing Liberty by one, struggling to get anything going, the Georgia third baseman crushed a two-run home run to left field.—
Sarah Spencer,
AJC.com,
1 June 2026
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“Work out.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/work%20out. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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